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London (CNN) -- British authorities said Monday they organize to borrow wireless spectrum from the Defense Ministry as part of a package of measures to come across the heavy wireless demand expected during this summer's Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Whether it's wireless goggle-box cameras following cycle races, wireless timing devices on the exterminate line, or walkie-talkies for emergency personnel, London needs to more than double the amount of spectrum during the Games.
British communications regulator Ofcom said 20,000 wireless frequencies will be assigned during the seven-week duration -- twice what is usually assigned for an entire year.
"The UK's airwaves are already among the most intensively against in the world," said Jill Ainscough, Ofcom's chief operating copper. "The London 2012 Games will significantly increase demand."
Some of that order will come from broadcasters using everything from wireless microphones to cameras, Ofcom said. Around 26,000 members of the media are expected to be in the ripsnorting for the Games, it said.
Source: CNN